Pampering People - Jenne Wheeler Clark And Chris Strader

Two Hampton women, Jenne Wheeler Clark and Chris Strader, have opened a new business on the Peninsula called Errands, Etc., which is designed to pamper the customer.

"If you want us to do your Christmas shopping, house sit, go to the grocery store, take the dog to the vet, we will be happy to oblige," says Clark.

"That's what this company is all about. We're here to help people in a bind, when they have errands to run and no time to do them."

Errands, Etc. also offers courier service for those who need papers delivered from one place to the other on the Peninsula.

Those interested in trying out the new services company should call 244-6721.

"We're concentrating on the lower Peninsula, but we will consider traveling as far as Richmond, Norfolk, Gloucester and all the sites in between," says Strader.

Errands, Etc. is a cottage industry, but Clark says she prefers to work out of her home because it gives her more freedom.

Strader, who is presently employed by a Newport News-based financial investment company, says she is very excited about the new venture.

"Jenne and I talked about it for quite a while before we decided to take the leap," she says, explaining that the two met in an exercise class.

"I've been doing office work for the past 17 years and felt I needed a change...do something different. Besides, I like challenges and learning about new things. I'm real excited about Errands, Etc."

Clark is a Hampton native, while Strader, a military "brat," migrated to the Peninsula a few years ago from Ohio.

"Everyone needs help sometimes to get things done. That's what our company is all about. We'll pick up your lawnmower and get it fixed for you. We'll wait to have utilities turned on in your new house or apartment. There are so many, many times where our services could help," says Clark.